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  1. Scott Danforth

    Does anyone know what this part is?

    Either a cable saw or a garrot
  2. Scott Danforth

    eliminating steering play

    first, welcome aboard all v-hull single propeller boats have low-speed wander you are fighting the prop pushing the tail end sideways as the prop spins, if you did nothing to the wheel, the boat would still travel straight, however zig-zag over a 20-30 foot wide path. in order to eliminate...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon Logs Leaking

    welcome aboard that method of construction would have multiple issues: it would cost a whole lot more to roll each section, weld up the end caps, so the manufacturing costs of the logs would triple, so it would push the cost of finished goods a whole lot more than other manufacturers...
  4. Scott Danforth

    1977 Mark Twain Worth It?

    if it needs a deck, the transom and stringers went years before the deck did.
  5. Scott Danforth

    What year?

    then go to your fathers registration (would have year) and get it registered in your name
  6. Scott Danforth

    1977 Mark Twain Worth It?

    only you can determine if its worth it. being a 45 year old boat, it may need a complete hull restoration. generally, if you plan to get your money out of it, you wont. the only way to make a small fortune restoring boats is to start with a large one. the only reason most people restore...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Leaking drain plug

    ^+1 what he said. if that compression plug is leaking, its not the plug, its either your transom tube or transom has an issue.
  8. Scott Danforth

    140 or 160 thermostat. Does 20 degrees make a difference?

    generally, 140 for carbed fresh water cooled, 160 for carbed HX cooled and EFI fresh water cooled, 180 for EFI HX cooled
  9. Scott Danforth

    4.3L IGNITION TIMING

    you must put the TB-5 in base timing mode. at idle
  10. Scott Danforth

    Where did all the used boats and motors go?

    new boats down here in Florida are closer to $30k to get into a small boat/trailer/motor. not sure where you are that boat prices are that depressed. every boat manufacturer that I currently professionally deal with is sold out thru 2023 as Roscoe stated, where is here?
  11. Scott Danforth

    Please advise on first outboard purchase

    you use the uscg hp calculation formula. or most likely about 15hp.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Low voltage, Oil PX over-reading, fuel gauge stuck at 3/4

    start at the back of the gauges and follow the black wires.
  13. Scott Danforth

    1992 Mercruiser 3.0 acceleration issue

    rebuild your carb and clean the fuel system BTW, electronic ignition can not make the motor run better than properly serviced points.
  14. Scott Danforth

    What year?

    than how do you prove its yours. if you bought it without paperwork, how did the seller prove it was theirs?
  15. Scott Danforth

    What year?

    The year should be on your paperwork Easy restoration, always worth it on a tinny
  16. Scott Danforth

    1989 volvo penta (imperial euro class )

    First, welcome aboard Since volvo had 7 I/O motor in 1989, would be helpful to know what you are working on. However the schematic is in the factory service manual and the wiring colors are standard. Big red wire from battery to the B terminal Yellow wire with red stripe to S terminal Purple...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Tuning Holley 80551 (4160)

    If the vac secondaries are opening too soon, go heavier on the spring. However you should hear them opening. Should be about 3500 RPM with moderate load, or 2500 with heavy load. They will go whhhhaaaaaa when the open, and whistle when they are almost closed I wouldnt go to a 7.5 power...
  18. Scott Danforth

    1975 351cu 233hp Mercruiser, riser block off plates or not?

    yes, was answered here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1975-351cu-233hp-mercruiser-riser-block-off-plates-or-not.748366/#post-5689650
  19. Scott Danforth

    Where did all the used boats and motors go?

    people quit buying things on CL due to all the scammers and prefer Facetube Marketplace. I dont understand that logic quality used inventory is extremely low, with primarily project boats left and many new buyers getting stuck with a bum boat that they thought they were getting a deal on. so...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Quality Bullet Connectors

    bullet connectors were a cheap connector that could be over-moulded to things like trailer harness connections. that is why they were used in the first place. however better connectors came along and they were pretty much phased out of use.
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